The Grad Student Council is looking for graduate students to serve on University committees for the coming academic year. It’s a great way to get involved and build that “service” section of your CV. Details about openings and links to apply are below.
We’ll review applications on a rolling basis, so if you’re interested get your applications in soon! Email the Chair of Nominations with any questions.
Graduate Council
The Graduate Council sets policy for the Graduate School, including degree requirements and new course and program approvals, and conducts reviews of graduate programs. Meets once a month on a Tuesday from 2-4pm. Looking for graduate students with at least 1 year of experience at Brown.
More info & apply here
Graduate Library Advisory Committee (physical sciences grad student)
The Graduate Library Advisory Committee facilitates direct dialogue between graduate students and library staff (subject librarians) pertaining to graduate student needs. Topics include the effectiveness of current library collections, services and spaces and suggestions for improvement. Meeting times and frequency are set by committee members, looking for a graduate student in the social sciences.
More info & apply here
Public Safety Oversight Committee (2 year term)
The Public Safety Oversight Committee reviews the practices, policies and procedures of the Department of Public Safety, and making policy recommendations where appropriate. The committee meets 1-2 times per semester, and graduate students serve a two-year term.
More info & apply here
Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board (LAB) advises the University Librarian, and other senior officers as appropriate, on resources and priorities with regard to the University Library System. The Library Advisory Board reviews and makes recommendations about the University’s policies concerning the Library and its operations; helps monitor the effectiveness of library services; and comments on planning and implementation of plans for current and proposed Library policies and programs.
More info & apply here
Grad Student Faculty Meeting Observers
This is an important and interesting opportunity to watch faculty communicate about a variety of issues and understand a broader perspective on university structure and function. Graduate student observers also bring back issues to the GSC when needed. This is a nonspeaking role at the meetings (though the current Chair of the Faculty says “Students do not have voting privileges, but they are welcome to participate in discussions” so there may be opportunity to offer input). Regardless, student observers provide valuable information to the GSC about the current line of thought of the faculty and receive an interesting look at faculty governance for anyone interested in an academic career.
More info & apply here